"Receiving My Scholarship"

Each year every senior has the opportunity to apply

For a scholarship that proves how hard they truly try.

I sent in my applications for the ones I thought would fit me best,

Turns out I should have studied for a few more tests!

I heard everyone got letters and I had received none.

I felt a bit low, thinking that maybe there was more I should have done.

I tried to stay positive and think there was still more,

That there was still some kind of scholarship for me in store.

I made my way to the Varsity dinner, with hope on my mind,

Even if I didn't win anything, I would still try and be kind.

They announced my name, I had finally won!

A scholarship from the touchdown club for all I had done!

I was so excited and my mother was so proud,

I no longer have to dream of this honor, I can say it out loud.

"Almost Time for Prom!"

The time has finally come, I can't believe it's here,
June 6th, my senior prom, will soon be drawing near.
I have so much to do, but just so little time,
So many things to remember I can even make them rhyme!

I just picked up my dress and it is ready to go.
It was hemmed and fixed, perfect from head to toe.
My make up appointment is set and my hair appointment to,
Why do I feel I still have so much to do?

Getting my jewelry together so it all looks complete,
Hopefully we won't be sweating in the heat!
Once I buy a clutch and get my date's boutineer,
I know that I'll no longer have anything to fear.

Prom only comes once a year and I cannot wait,
Now let's just hope I'm not a minute late!

"Finding the Perfect Prom Dress"

The time has finally come for me to look for my prom dress,
I need to find the perfect one so I don't look like a mess.
I am so indecisive how will I ever decide
If I can't pick a prom dress, how will I ever become a bride?

I arrive at the store and there are dresses all around
The first one I saw was the prettiest one I found.
I had high hopes, but first I needed to try it on,
I really hope I love it because it doesn't cost a ton.

I try on this dress, all beautiful and green,
I am so excited, it's the prettiest one I've seen!
It fits me so nicely, I can't believe it's mine
I never thought finding a prom dress would be so easy to find!

I make my purchase and I patiently wait
For June 6th, the prom, and the wonderful memories I will create!

"Managing My New Manager Position"

I have been working at Dairy Queen since my sophomore year of high school,
So by now becoming a manager started to sound sort of cool.
I was offered to take on this very important position,
And accepting or declining it was an even more crucial decision.

To become a manager means to run and close the store,
Turning off machines, counting money, making cakes and more.
I knew I was up for the challenge but I didn't realize how nervous I'd be
To close the store by myself with my very own key.

The first night I closed I was a nervous wreck,
Filling my brain with the constant question "did I check?"
Check to turn everything off and lock the front door,
It is even my job now to set the alarm for the store.

I closed Dairy Queen for the first time one night,
I went home trying to stay calm with all of my might.
Then I got a text from my boss that said:
"Store looks great!" and all the fearful thoughts were out of my head.

"My Culture Project"

When I signed up in September for my culture presentation,
I put my name under February without any hesitation.
I felt that this was far away and the time seemed so right,
I thought it would be a time where my school work was somewhat light.

I found myself in the wrong and struggling once more,
To find the time to gather my facts for a virtual Italian tour.
I wanted to impress not only my classmates but of course Mrs. Collentine, too,
To prove public speaking is something I can successfully do.

So the day finally came and my powerpoint was complete,
I was ready to take on the challenge of presenting, I would not accept defeat.
I described Italy the best I could with happiness and pride,
Even discussing my grandparents' love I tried not to get teary-eyed.

It felt so good to learn more about my country and roots,
I'll just have to wait and hope that my powerpoint didn't get the boot!

"Finding my Future"

At 18 years old it is so difficult to truly know

What it is you want to do when you get out of high school.

Every day I would change my mind, which path should I go?

I want to pick a job that I know will be cool.

One day I was doing some research and a lightbulb went off in my head,

I work wonderfully with children, but I know being a teacher is not what I want to do.

I thought long and hard about the career information I had read,

And I know it is what I want, although the job itself may make me feel blue.

A Child Life Specialist is what I have decided to study and become,

It focuses on helping children cope with their terminal illness.

Although it may be rough, I know I will be helping a large sum

Of children who need nothing in life but love and kindness.

Families will appreciate everything that I do,

This will make my job someday more rewarding than ever. 

I know that I will be giving back to so many families who don't have a clue

Why this disease wants to take their child forever.

It is such a relief to know what I am going to be,
I will be successful and change lives one day, you'll see!

"My First Acceptance"

The time is ticking and I am a nervous wreck,
Everyone is getting accepted but me, what the heck?
All I want is that letter in the mail
Telling me that my college ship can officially sail.

I applied to my schools so early and still have not heard back,
What if I didn't get in anywhere? I will have a heart attack!
Ramapo, Rutgers, Montclair, and more,
When will I know what my future is for sure?

I came home that day and there it was in front of me,
A tiny little envelope that I wasn't sure I wanted to see.
The corner said "Ramapo College" and I was sure it was a decline,
I couldn't find the courage to open the envelope that was mine.

I opened the paper slowly and surely what I found,
Was my first college acceptance! I nearly fell to the ground.
I feel so proud of myself for getting into a great school,
I proved to myself that I surely am no fool.